Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Safety Manager to join our team for the Pape Underground Station project. This position plays a critical role in providing full-time on site, dedicated safety oversight for complex underground transit infrastructure, particularly in environments with live operational interfaces such as the TTC Pape Station. The successful candidate will lead site-specific safety planning, risk assessments, and the enforcement of Lifesaving Rules in accordance with Metrolinx, OHSA, and project-specific safety standards.
This is a site-based leadership role requiring deep expertise in underground station construction, proactive safety management, and coordination with multiple stakeholders, including transit authorities, subcontractors and unions.
The Project Safety Manager's key responsibilities are
- Develop, establish, and enforce comprehensive safety protocols to ensure full compliance with all relevant safety regulations and standards on the construction site.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the safety management system. Draft and review safety procedures and policy. to ensure continuous compliance with legal, ISO 45001 and client requirements.
- Utilize industry-standard safety management software and tools to track and report safety metrics.
- Ensure that safety records are maintained accurately and are readily accessible for audits and inspections.
- Prepare leading and lagging indicator reports (TRIR, LTIF, near miss trends, etc.) and present findings to leadership.
- Develop and implement work safety plans and risk assessments tailored to project requirements, including underground and live-transit environments.
- Ensure strict compliance with OSHA, construction regulations, and safety standards.
- Conduct daily site inspections, perform regular safety audits, and hold toolbox talks.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to site personnel on safe work practices.
- Enforce lifesaving rules and lead incident investigations and corrective action plans.
- Coordinate with the TTC, Metrolinx, and subcontractors to ensure alignment with transit safety procedures.
- Develop and standards, Work method statements and site-specific health and safety documentation.
- Supervise and assign tasks to a team of health & safety personnel to ensure full coverage and effective safety enforcement.
- Support the implementation of modified duty programs and ensure proper communication protocols with unionized labor.
Education And Qualification
- 7–10 years of experience in heavy civil construction , with a strong focus on urban infrastructure and transit projects .
- 5+ years of direct safety management experience.
- Experience in tunnels are strong asset
- Diploma or degree in occupational health & safety or a related field.